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BL53 ULT

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Toyota Corolla Petrol 1598cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 97,817 miles on the clock, averaging 6,351 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 VVT-i engine is known for timing chain and tensioner and piston rings.

MOT & Mileage History for BL53 ULT

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,817
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,351

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,817 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,330
Average per year6,351
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL53 ULT 40k54k69k83k98k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,817 miles
Since last MOT+7,330 miles
PASS
Mileage90,487 miles
Since last MOT+6,919 miles
PASS
Mileage83,568 miles
Since last MOT+5,054 miles
PASS
Mileage78,514 miles
Since last MOT+7,669 miles
PASS
Mileage70,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,845 miles
Since last MOT+7,730 miles
PASS
Mileage63,115 miles
Since last MOT+3,990 miles
PASS
Mileage59,125 miles
Since last MOT+2,675 miles
PASS
Mileage56,450 miles
Since last MOT+5,951 miles
PASS
Mileage50,499 miles
Since last MOT+10,468 miles
PASS
Mileage40,031 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Toyota Corolla

These are the most commonly reported problems on Toyota Corolla models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Timing chain and tensioner

Piston rings

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ULT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BL53 ULT

What car is BL53 ULT?

BL53 ULT is a silver Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BL53 ULT?

The last recorded mileage for BL53 ULT was 97,817 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL53 ULT passed its MOT?

BL53 ULT has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 Jan 2016.

Is BL53 ULT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL53 ULT is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BL53 ULT?

BL53 ULT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.